Harmonious And Caring School Community

EPPING PUBLIC SCHOOL Opportunity, Excellence, Success

Norfolk Road, Epping NSW 2121 Phone: 9876 1452 Fax: 9876 6873

Email: epping-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.epping-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

P & C Meeting: Second Tuesday of Each Month at 6.30 pm

NEWSLETTER Monday 11 February, 2019 Welcome to Week 3, Term 1

FROM THE PRINCIPAL CLASSES AND STAFFING 2019

Students were today moved into their 2019 classes. I would like to say there will be no changes, but if last year taught us anything it was that the rapid increase in student numbers will more than likely mean that changes do occur. I will continue to keep the community informed of our intentions as numbers do increase. One of the reasons we waited until Friday was to examine options that would cause least disruption as student numbers increased. In particular a lot of thought and discussion were given to out Stage 1 and Stage 3 classes. Our staffing for the beginning of 2019 is as follows

Principal

Mr Ford

Off class Executive

Mrs Graham

Kindergarten Teachers

Mrs Gibb KG

Miss Ramjan KA

Miss Ramsdale KR

Mr Streatfeild KS

Mrs Yoo KY

Year 1

Miss Crandell 1E

Miss Gilbert 1G

Miss Hawkins 1H

Miss Manganaro 1M

Year 2

Mr Day (AP) 2D

Mrs Hines 2H

Miss Nam 2N

Miss Ward 2W

Year 3

Ms Assad 3A

Miss Hyung 3H

Mrs Zammit 3Z

Year 4

Mrs Lyons 4L

Miss Moon 4M

Miss Lanser 4S

Year 6/5

Mr Alice 6/5A

Ms Hill 6/5H

Ms Kerr 6/5K

Ms Payne 6/5P

Miss Shon 6/5S

EAL/D

Mrs Croker (AP)

Mrs Lewis

Miss Lim

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Mrs Parker

Support Staff

Mrs Bailey (AP) Literacy Coordinator

Mrs Bulgin Library

Mr Castles

Mrs David

Mr Le

Mr Lee

Miss Lockrey

Miss Ralton

Office Staff

Mrs Aslanidis Manager

Mrs Costantini

Mrs Dennis

General Assistants

Mr Gallagher

Mr Toole

CASHLESS IN 2019

With the Term 1 invoices to be sent out next week I again remind people that we are a cashless school in 2019 and we request that all payments be made online (preferred) or by cheque. If you are hiring a device in stage 3, when making payment, please use the subject heading ‘BYOD Hire’.

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER

Last week we commenced delivering our newsletter via the school app or on the website. I encourage people to download the app. There are paper copies of the newsletter available from the office.

SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - SRE (SCRIPTURE) FOR 2019

Scripture will commence on Tuesday 26 February. All parents with students in kindergarten will receive a

note advising them of the SRE choices available and requesting they indicate their preference. All other students will be placed in SRE classes based on the previous information supplied by the parent. If you wish to change your child’s SRE class you must advise the school in writing. Elsewhere in the newsletter is more information about SRE classes.

CONCRETE POUR

As indicated last newsletter the next big concrete pour is about to take place. I can now confirm that this will happen on Monday 18 February. There will be traffic delays outside the school so we advise that you take this into consideration when travelling via car.

COMING EVENTS

Monday 4 February to Thursday 14 February

Life Education Visits

Wednesday 20 February

School Photos

Thursday 21 February

Swimming Carnival

Friday 22 February

Leaders’ Induction

Welcome BBQ

Wednesday 27 February

Parent Information Evening

ASSEMBLY

There will be no Assembly this week.

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Special Religious Education and Non-Religious Classes Special Religious Education (SRE) and Non-Religious classes will commence in Week 5 (Tuesday 26 February 2019). As per the new Departmental Policy, Epping Public School is required to provide parents with the online links to the authorised curriculum scope and sequences that each provider will be teaching in their scripture class throughout the year. We have provided these links below but they can also be accessed on the school website. The links are: Anglican Diocese of Sydney http://www.whysre.com.au/sre-curriculum/cep-curriculum-overview/ Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/parish-community/ministries/ccd Islamic Council of NSW https://www.isre.org.au/ Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia http://www.vhp.org.au/content/sre-hindu-dharma-scripture-teachers-classes-nsw-public-school Nominated Non-Religious classes will continue. Students continue in the same arrangement each year, unless a parent/caregiver has requested a change in writing. At any time, you have the right to change your SRE nomination to withdraw your child from the nominated lessons. A note to the school will affect this change. From Teresa Lewis SRE Coordinator

NEWS FROM THE P&C

P&C Calendar - Term 1 2019 Meetings - All welcome Tuesday 12 February (Week 3) - held from 6.30pm (Staff Room) Tuesday 12 March (Week 7) - held from 6.30pm (Staff Room) Tuesday 9 April (Week 11) - held from 6.30pm (Staff Room) P&C Contacts President - Jong Chung - president@epspc.org V/President - Marissa Kelly - vp@epspc.org Secretary - Sarah O'Neill - secretary@epspc.org Treasurer - Amandeep Sidhu - treasurer@espc.org CANTEEN A reminder that canteen is open Wednesday and Friday each week. Lunch orders must be placed through the FlexiSchools online ordering system by 8:00am each canteen day. If you are new please register for free at www.flexischools.com.au. On canteen days, ice blocks, snacks and drinks may also be purchased with cash during lunchtime. We hope to upload the permanent classes this week, so please update your child's class when next ordering. If you have placed an advance order prior to this week please log in and update the class.eppingcanteen@gmail.com

From EPS Canteen Committee

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CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 1/2019

Meeting commenced at 6.35pm, chaired by M Kelly Attendees: J Ford, L Hines, A Sidhu, L Wilden, D Walker, D O’Keeffe & S O’Neill (minutes) Apologies: J Chung, L Winter, K Collins, A Mount, S Paul Mukhopadhyay Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the previous meeting dated 13th November 2018 was accepted as a true and correct record. Moved: M Kelly 2nd D Walker. Carried.

Matters Arising from Minutes Motion: P&C to spend up to $10,000 upgrading oven facilities Yes: 10 No: 0 Motion Carried

Action: Discuss and finalise dates for 2019 Tea & Tissues and Welcome BBQ. COMPLETED Kindy Teas/Tissues, Monday 4 February Welcome BBQ, Friday 22 February

Correspondence Letters of thanks received from Mrs J Citer. Bank statements, fundraising catalogues etc.

Reports Treasurer – Amandeep Sidhu General $59,805, Uniform $1113,

DAY DATE

Week 3

Food Shopper Lillian

WED 13-Feb Patti, Priya, Carrie, Michelle, Hattie

FRI 15-Feb Mina, Suzzi, Jennifer J, Lakshmi, Katrina, Annie

Week 4

Food Shopper Deborah

WED 20-Feb Jennifer K, Rachelle, Danna, Hattie, Cherry

FRI 22-Feb Mina, Suzzi, Christy, Pak-Luan, Siming, Garima

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Fete $997, Band $20,368, Building Fund $48, Grants $39,713, Canteen $38,958 (Total: $162,005)

Fundraising NIL

Grounds This item to be removed from agenda. Full time school general assistant means this agenda item is redundant

Canteen – Deb Walker Canteen recruiting for new volunteers. Options for new oven to be presented to P&C for consideration. Canteen to return to previous bread supplier.

Uniform P&C to consider selling the new “pre-loved” school uniforms

Band – Katrina Collins Concert Band and Year 6 Ensemble to play at Presentation Day. Michael Slater has purchased $10,000 worth of new instruments. Band seeking new Treasurer.

Social – Katrina Collins Morning Tea held on Thursday 22 November. Parents raised the issue of restricted playground space. Staff Thank You Lunch, coordinated by Meher Nariman, was well supported with contributors and helpers. Tea and Tissue Morning Tea to be held on Monday 4 February and Welcome BBQ on Friday 22 February.

Grants Action: P&C to purchase basketball and netball hoops for multipurpose sports field in time for official opening on 6 March. School to finalise artwork for sports field

Chinese, Hindi and French Language Class NIL

Principal – Mr Ford School news, recent and upcoming events

• Swim Scheme Years 2 and 3 • Kindy Orientation • Stage 3 transition to high school • Band Blow Test for Year 2 students • Scope It Program • Speak Off Competition Final • Year 6 Fundraiser Count E Fair (defibrillator purchased for school with funds raised) • 2019 Leadership team chosen • P&C Thank You lunch enjoyed by staff • Year 6 high school orientation with EBHS and Cheltenham Girls

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• Parents Thank You Morning Tea from staff • Year 6 Farewell North Ryde Golf Club • Talent Quest • K-4 at the movies, 5-6 water play day • Additional portables to arrive in the holidays

General Business 2018 EPS ended with 24 classes Student numbers approx 580 Students return Wednesday 30 January 2019 Being no further business, the meeting closed at 8 pm

The next P&C Meeting for 2019 will be held on Tuesday 12 February at 6.30pm

P&C Meeting Dates for 2019 Term 1 – Tuesday 12 February, 12 March, 9 April Term 2 – Tuesday 14 May, 11 June Term 3 – Tuesday 13 August, 10 September Term 4 – Tuesday 12 November, 10 December

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Epping Public School Family Welcome Barbecue

Friday 22 February 6.00pm The Family Welcome Barbecue is an annual school community event run by the P&C. It is held to welcome

new families to Epping Public School and to reunite old EPS friends.

Come along for a sausage sizzle, Korean chicken, Indian vegetarian, fruit and other delicious foods FOR A GOLD COIN DONATION.

The event will be held on the school grounds (or in the hall in wet weather). You are welcome to bring your own drinks, chairs or picnic blankets.

The Canteen will be selling ice creams, cold drinks and snacks.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please return to the office collection box as soon as possible (Tuesday 19 February at the latest) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes! I can help on the night. Please tick one or more below and indicate time availability

Set up and cook BBQ (from 4pm) ______________________________ Serve on the BBQ (6-7pm) ______________________________ Serve in the canteen (6-7pm) ______________________________ Help with the clean up (7-8pm) ______________________________ Parent/s Name………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Child’s Name and Class…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Phone ………………………………………… Email…………………………………………………………… For more information contact Sarah O’Neill and Katrina Collins, social@epspc.org If you can help prepare Indian vegetarian please contact Varsha Daithankar directly varsha_daithankar@yahoo.co.in / 9869-1354. If you can help prepare Korean chicken or fruit skewers please contact Mina Jung directly on 0433 223 816

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LIBRARY

I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday with opportunities to do some relaxing reading with your child. Here are some handy library tips for the start of the year: Borrowing will begin in Week 4. Students will need to bring a library bag each week on their library day so that they can borrow books. Some students like to keep their library bag in their school bag at all times so that they can also borrow books before school or at lunchtimes. Students are asked to return their books either the day before their library lesson or before school on the day of their library lesson.

When is the library open?

• The library is open before school from 8.50am to 9.20am every day except Wednesday.

• At lunchtime the library is open for students from 11.50am to 12.15pm every day except Friday.

• After school the library is open every day until 3.30pm. If the library is not open a trolley is left outside the library so that books may still be returned. How many books can my child borrow?

• Kindergarten: 1 book per week for Term 1

• Years 2-4: 2 books per week

• Years 5 and 6: 3 books per week The library management system we use is Oliver. You can log into your account from home to search, renew or reserve books from our library. Go to: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au and log in to the Student Portal with your school computer log in details. Click on the Oliver icon at the top of the page to get you into the library. Once you are in the library you will see an icon called Orbit. Clicking on Orbit will take you to the library catalogue for children which is an easy way for students to search for books. Happy reading! From Mrs Penny Bulgin Teacher Librarian

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School Photos

School photos will be taken at school on Wednesday 20 February, 2019. Envelopes for each child have been sent home today with instructions on how to order and pay for photos. Sibling photos are available and parents must order on a Separate Siblings Envelope which can be obtained from the school office. As we are a cashless school, we prefer parents choose the ONLINE PAYMENTS option when paying for the photos. Please complete the ordering process and return the envelope to your child’s teacher by Monday 18 February. Students will be given their envelopes on photo day as each student needs to hand in their own completed envelope on the day of photography. If you have any enquiries regarding student photos, please email the photographers at enquiries@theschoolphotographer.com.au

Building News

The construction of the new learning building at Epping Public School is well underway with the Contractor, Grindley, achieving the first slab pour (Level 1 slab on-ground) and completion of in-ground services to the new building, prior to the Christmas break. The second slab (Level 2 suspended slab), columns, walls and stairs were poured last fortnight, along with the scaffold to the perimeter of the new building being erected. Formwork to the Level 3 suspended slab has commenced this week and will continue alongside the introduction of reinforcement and post-tensioning works required before Grindley’s scheduled concrete pour, next fortnight.

From Mrs Robyn Graham Assistant Principal

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